CVE-2012-1422: The TAR file parser in Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00, NOD32 Antivirus 5795, Norman Antivirus 6.06.12...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes an antivirus evasion issue, not direct system takeover. Certain older antivirus products could fail to detect malware hidden in a specially formed POSIX TAR archive. The business risk is missed malware detection where these specific products or engines remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, mail gateways, or scanning services still using the named antivirus versions or related archive-parsing engines. Modern deployments may be unaffected, but the supplied sources do not define fixed versions. Prioritize exposure confirmation over emergency response. If the named legacy antivirus versions are absent, urgency is low. If present on email, web, or endpoint scanning paths, replace or update promptly because the issue undermines malware detection. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using the named antivirus products and versions.; Check vendor advisories or release notes for fixed archive parser versions.; Upgrade or replace affected legacy antivirus engines where still deployed..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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